Types of Entertainment Visas in the U.S.
Los Angeles Attorneys Trusted with O and P Visas Since 1975
The Law Offices of Michael M. Felix was originally founded as a boutique
law firm that specialized exclusively in obtaining O and P Visas for foreign-born
entertainers and their essential support personnel. For
over 15 years, our Los Angeles firm was and still is one of the only immigration law
firms in the United States to obtain
thousands of O and P Visas for musicians, music groups and their essential support personnel annually.
Since becoming established, the Law Offices of Michael M. Felix has worked
on thousands of O and P Visas for entertainers, athletes, athletic instructors
and other business professionals who perform services and functions in
all aspects of the entertainment, athletic and business industries.
Are you involved in the entertainment industry? Let us help you find the
right visa for your needs. Call our Los Angeles office today for your
free consultation at (562) 445-4870!
Helping You Obtain the Right Visa
The Law Offices of Michael M. Felix has obtained O and P Visas for:
Our firm has had the distinct pleasure of serving O and P Visa beneficiaries
from countries such as Mexico, Canada, England, Australia, Colombia, Germany,
The Netherlands, South Korea, China, Argentina, Spain, India, and France.
As such, our firm has one of the highest approval ratings in O and P Visas
for musicians, music groups and their essential support personnel in the
United States. We have one of the highest approval ratings in O and P
Visas because the attorneys at the Law Offices of Michael M. Felix have
extensive experience and specialized knowledge in working with the finite
details and issues that arise in obtaining these types of visas.
Find out if you are eligible to apply for an O or P Visa.
Contact our office today at (562) 445-4870 for your free consultation!
About O Visa Petitions
Are you a foreign-born individual actor, singer, musician, athlete, business
professional, science expert, or education expert? If so, you may be eligible
for an O-1 Visa. An O-1 Visa is a nonimmigrant visa for principal individuals
who possess extraordinary ability in sciences, arts, education, business
or athletics. The O-1 Visa is also available for principal individuals
who have a demonstrated record of extraordinary achievement in the motion
picture and television industry. Our firm is highly specialized in obtaining
O-1 Visas for various individuals in the entertainment, business, and
athletic industries. In addition, our firm can help you obtain an O-2
Visa for an essential supporting individual who will be accompanying you
to the United States as an integral part of your employment activity.
Our attorneys can help you obtain O-1, O-2 and O-3 Visa classifications for:
- O-1A: Individuals with an extraordinary ability in the sciences, education,
business or athletics
- O-1B: Individuals with an extraordinary ability in the arts
- O-1B: Individuals with extraordinary achievement in the motion picture
and/or television industries
- O-2: Individuals who will accompany an O-1 individual as an essential support personnel
- O-3: Individuals who are spouses or children of O-1 and O-2 individuals
The Law Offices of Michael M. Felix has obtained thousands of O-1 Visas for numerous principal musicians,
actors, directors, comedians, MMA fighters, and professional tennis instructors.
Our firm has also obtained hundreds of O-2 Visas for numerous technical
and musical support personnel. As such, we have developed positive working
relationships with all parties involved such as SAG-AFTRA, the American
Federation of Musicians (AFM), the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television
Producers (AMPTP), the American Guild of Variety Artists (AGVA), the American
Guild of Musical Artists (AGMA) and various others.
We take the time to thoroughly review each qualification for any and every
O-1, O-2 and O-3 individual before submitting any paperwork to the United
States Citizenship and Immigration Service. Our attorneys are also knowledgeable
in all aspects surrounding the consular process for O-1, O-2, and O-3
individuals. The O Visa process is a very detailed, multi-step, complicated
process, one that truly requires an attorney with specialized knowledge
in these types of visas.
About P Visa Petitions
Are you a music or other entertainment group, professional or amateur athletic
group or athlete? If so, you may be eligible for a P-1 Visa. The P-1A
Visa is a temporary work visa for entertainment groups, athletic groups,
and athletes that permits you to perform and/or compete at events in the
United States. In addition, our firm can help you obtain a P-1S Visa for
an essential supporting individual and/or group who will be accompanying
you to the United States as an essential part of your events and/or competitions.
Our attorneys can help you obtain P-1, P-1S and P-4 Visa classifications for:
- P-1A: Individual athlete or athletic group
- P-1B: Members of an internationally recognized entertainment group
- P-1S: Individual essential support personnel
- P-4: Individuals who are spouses or children of P-1 individuals
As mentioned above, the Law Offices of Michael M. Felix has obtained thousands
of P-1 Visas for internationally recognized entertainment groups and athletes.
Our firm has also obtained hundreds of P-1S Visas for essential support
personnel. As such, our attorneys are very knowledgeable in the finite
details surrounding P-1 and P-1S Visas and will take the time to thoroughly
review all aspects of your case.
Throughout the years of obtaining P-1 and P-1S Visas, our attorneys have
obtained and maintained positive working relationships with all parties
involved such as SAG-AFTRA, the American Federation of Musicians (AFM),
the American Guild of Variety Artists (AGVA), the American Guild of Musical
Artists (AGMA), the Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) and various others.
We take the time to thoroughly review each qualification for any and every
P-1 and P-1S groups and individuals before submitting any paperwork to
the United States Citizenship and Immigration Service. Our attorneys are
also knowledgeable in all aspects surrounding the consular process for
P-1 and P-1S groups and individuals.
Call our office today for your free consultation with a knowledgeable attorney at (562) 445-4870.